2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 185 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Eos |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4423 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
